Module 1: Understanding Climate Change and the Energy Landscape

• The science of climate change: Causes, impacts, and the role of greenhouse gases.
• Global energy demand and supply trends.
• Fossil fuels: Reserves, consumption, and environmental consequences.
• The imperative for energy transition and climate change mitigation.
• Introduction to renewable energy sources and their potential.
• Practical session: Analyzing global energy consumption data and identifying major greenhouse gas emission sources.

Module 2: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology

• Principles of solar energy conversion: Photovoltaic effect.
• Types of solar PV cells and modules (monocrystalline, polycrystalline, thin-film).
• Components of a PV system: Panels, inverters, mounting structures, batteries.
• Design considerations for grid-tied and off-grid PV systems.
• Sizing PV systems for various applications (residential, commercial, utility-scale).
• Practical session: Calculating the power output of a given solar PV array under specific irradiance conditions.

Module 3: Wind Energy Systems

• Principles of wind power generation: Aerodynamics and turbine operation.
• Types of wind turbines: Horizontal axis, vertical axis; onshore, offshore.
• Site assessment for wind farm development: Wind resource analysis.
• Components of a wind energy system: Turbines, towers, foundations.
• Environmental impacts and mitigation strategies for wind energy.
• Practical session: Analyzing wind speed data to estimate potential energy yield from a wind turbine.

Module 4: Hydropower and Geothermal Energy

• Hydropower: Principles, types (run-of-river, reservoir), advantages, and disadvantages.
• Site selection and environmental considerations for hydropower.
• Geothermal energy: Sources (hydrothermal, hot dry rock), power generation cycles.
• Geothermal direct use applications (heating, cooling).
• Global potential and challenges of hydropower and geothermal energy.
• Practical session: Discussing the suitability of hydropower and geothermal for different geographical contexts.

Module 5: Bioenergy and Waste-to-Energy Technologies

• Biomass resources: Agricultural residues, dedicated energy crops, organic waste.
• Bioenergy conversion technologies: Combustion, gasification, anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis.
• Biofuels: Ethanol, biodiesel, and their production processes.
• Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technologies: Incineration, gasification of municipal solid waste.
• Sustainability considerations for bioenergy and WtE.
• Practical session: Calculating the energy potential from a given quantity of biomass waste.

Module 6: Energy Storage Solutions

• Importance of energy storage in renewable energy systems.
• Types of energy storage: Batteries (Li-ion, lead-acid), pumped hydro, compressed air, thermal.
• Battery management systems and sizing for renewable applications.
• Grid-scale energy storage and its role in grid stability.
• Emerging trends in energy storage technologies.
• Practical session: Comparing different battery technologies based on their characteristics (e.g., energy density, cycle life, cost).

Module 7: Grid Integration and Smart Grids

• Challenges of integrating variable renewable energy sources into the grid.
• Grid stability, reliability, and power quality issues with renewables.
• The concept of smart grids: Components, benefits, and technologies.
• Distributed generation and microgrids.
• Policies and regulations for grid integration.
• Practical session: Discussing strategies for managing fluctuations from solar and wind power on an electrical grid.

Module 8: Energy Efficiency and Conservation

• The "first fuel" of climate change mitigation.
• Energy auditing principles and methodologies.
• Energy efficiency in buildings (insulation, HVAC, lighting).
• Industrial energy efficiency measures.
• Behavioral changes and demand-side management.
• Practical session: Identifying energy wastage points in a hypothetical building and proposing efficiency improvements.

Module 9: Climate Change Mitigation Policies and Strategies

• International climate policy frameworks (e.g., Paris Agreement, carbon budgets).
• National and sub-national renewable energy targets and incentives.
• Carbon pricing mechanisms: Carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes (ETS).
• Green procurement and public sector leadership.
• Role of technology transfer and capacity building in mitigation.
• Practical session: Analyzing the impact of different climate policies on the deployment of renewable energy.

Module 10: Project Development and Financing for Renewable Energy

• Stages of renewable energy project development: Feasibility, design, construction, operation.
• Business models for renewable energy projects (e.g., PPA, self-consumption).
• Sources of financing: Debt, equity, grants, green bonds.
• Financial analysis for renewable energy projects: NPV, IRR, payback period.
• Risk assessment and mitigation in renewable energy investments.
• Practical session: Performing a basic financial calculation (e.g., simple payback period) for a small-scale solar PV project.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588